It is totally different from the lucky colors of the year that you’ve been reading. The one being declared here is from Pantone and it is going to be the official color, not necessarily the lucky color. It means that shades of green or specifically Emerald would be the base color of the majority of things for the entire year. According to Pantone, green is the most abundant hue in nature and Emerald happens to brings a sense of clarity, renewal and rejuvenation which is very much needed in our complex world right now. The official color of the year may not always be the lucky color. For the latter, you need to read about the latest Chinese prediction along with their astronomical analysis if you're fond. Some analysts have their own choices of lucky colors while others don’t really believe in it as they think that success can only be obtained through hard work.

My birth stone is emerald green, would this also mean that this mommy would also have a lucky and bountiful year? Ah ha! Hopefully. *wink* :D